Isabel De Los Rios created the Diet Solution Program. She claims that with her plan dieters can change their eating habits for life, develop a long lasting eating strategy and not just change their diet temporarily.
The Diet Solution categorizes dieters into three groups; each has it's own dietary guidelines.
The Basics of the Diet Solution
The main thing is that dieters are advised to set up their mind for success. Dieters must spend some time thinking about what they want in terms of their weight, health and life.
Dieters are advised to follow three steps:
1. Eat according to metabolic type
2. Eat within calorie ranges
3. Consume a good amount of high quality food
Metabolic type can be decided by answering a series of questions. Dieters are categorized as a protein, carb or mixed type. Each type requires ideal amounts of healthy proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
Dieters are advised to select nutritious alternatives such as fruits, raw vegetables, raw nuts, and boiled eggs, and to rethink snacks. Foods containing hydrogenated fats such as chips, cookies, cereals, and margarine are forbidden. One glass of alcohol (red wine) is allowed per week, but ideally alcohol must be allowed. Two cups of coffee, daily, are allowed.
Rios suggests you have a food journal with you, through which you can select the foods and meals you like, and also which you do not like, so that you can adjust your diet.
Recommended Foods
Ideal foods will vary depending on the dieter's metabolic type.
Omega 3 oil supplements such as cod liver, salmon, krill or flaxseed is strongly recommended.
Recommended foods are: raw dairy products, raw nuts, organic meat and poultry, organic eggs, fruits, vegetables, butter, olive oil, sprouted breads, and raw chocolate.
Sample Diet Plan
Breakfast
2 Poached eggs
1 Pear
Morning Snack
2 tbsp. Almond butter
1 Green apple
Lunch
Salad with tomato, romaine, cucumber
1 cup Asparagus
4 oz. Grilled chicken
Apple cider vinegar
Afternoon Snack
1/2 cup Blueberries
1 oz. Raw walnuts
Dinner
Green salad
4 oz. Salmon
1 cup Steamed broccoli
Exercise Recommendations
Strength and cardiovascular exercises are recommended.
Pros
- Meals are high in protein, which reduces hunger and maintains muscle mass
- Guides dieters on how to choose healthy foods in appropriate portion sizes
- Explains many different aspects of good nutrition
- Recommends drinking pure water
- Recommends foods which are high in heart healthy, omega 3 fats
- Includes fresh fruits and vegetables
- Includes tasty recipes and meal plans
Cons
- Does not have vegetarian meal plans
Conclusions
This diet plan is highly nutritious and is directed towards long-term success that will allow dieters to achieve their ideal weight, and also increases knowledge about nutrition.
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